Solar energy collecting assembly for a solar energy converter
US8104466B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S126/907
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A solar energy collecting assembly useful for transferring solar heat to a heat utilizing system via heat transfer fluid flow, comprising anisotropic graphite sheets coupled to a pipe containing heat transfer fluid, and various configurations and embodiments. Methods useful for extracting collected solar heat and transferring said heat to a heat transfer medium.
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